The Hip Hop Chronicle — Its finally here. I know I am a little late but that’s because I was chairing my event for Social Media Week yesterday. Consequence along with XXL dropped this  dope mixtape. Features from Q-Tip, Talib Kweli, Bun B, Lil’ Fame of M.O.P. and Diggy... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — First leak off Northern Lights, Southern Smoke with DJ Smallz.   a2a_linkname="Talib Kweli – Im On One ft Cyhi Da Prynce (Remix)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/02/09/talib-kweli-im-on-one-ft-cyhi-da-prynce-remix/"; a2a_hide_... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Kid Cudi Kid Cudi announced that this summer he will release a Dot Da Genius-produced rock album, entitled Wizard and for his rap fans, a mixtape titled, A Man Named Scott. "Pushing for a summer release of the Wizard album.... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Kanye West and Jay-Z collaborative album Watch The Throne has yet to receive an official release date, but the excitement around the project continues to build. One of the few people to have heard... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Slated to take over San Bernardino's NOS Events Center on April 2, Paid Dues has booked its most varied and diverse lineup yet. In its sixth year, the West Coast's premier subterranean-skewing rap festival has expanded to include anyone with... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Talib Kweli speaks to The Source about the Kanye West and Jay-Z album, “Watch The Throne”.   a2a_linkname="Talib Kweli Speaks On Watch The Throne Album"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/02/02/talib-kweli-speaks-on-watch-the-t... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) The full lineup for Murs' Paid Dues Independent Hip Hop Festival 2011 was announced today (January 31st) with the addition of rappers Bun B. E-40, Nipsey Hu$$le, Sage Francis, dead prez and others. The new artists join a Hip-Hop heav... more info

Stereogum — The best videos this week include new clips from Sleigh Bells, Cloud Nothings, Talib Kweli, No Age, and Warm Ghost. It’s too bad Sleigh Bells’ video didn’t come out last week — it would have fit the theme of inter-band violence. Maybe being i... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Talib & Res Tickets are still available for the next 5 Questlove DJ gigs at Brooklyn Bowl. Tickets are also on sale for a Talib Kweli show happening at Brooklyn Bowl on February 1st with J-Live, K-Salaam, and Mad Sol... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Rock legend Frank Zappa has received the Hip-Hop treatment on a new remix to his classic 1969 track "Willie The Pimp."Rappers DMC and Talib Kweli drop new verses on the remix for "Willie The Pimp," which features scratching from lege... more info